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There’s so much to do in Burgdorf Castle with its unique combination of museum, restaurant and youth hostel. The new museum has many exciting things to reveal about the region and the wider world, while you can dine in a stately setting in the castle restaurant and then spend the night in the castle’s youth hostel. Live like the knights and damsels of old...

Meetings

Burgdorf Castle, a heritage site of national significance, has stood sentinel on the rocks above the Emme for 900 years. Having seen many changes over the years, the castle is set to be completely opened up to the public for the first time in spring 2020. The museum, which runs educational programmes for schools, is now joined by a room for wedding ceremonies, our youth hostel and the castle restaurant. So whether you’re looking for a venue for a wedding or a party, a stunning place to stay or an educational experience, the castle, remodelled by the Zähringens in around 1200, is your perfect choice. Experiencing history first hand, you may feel like you’ve strayed onto the set of ‘Night at the Museum’. And with a special room for wedding ceremonies, a wedding suite and a fine banqueting hall, we have everything you need to celebrate your big day in fitting style.

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Wedding

The wedding room, featuring 16th century murals and views over Burgdorf, is available on selected dates for official marriage ceremonies. You and your guests can then toast this special moment with drinks in the castle courtyard or outer bailey. Rest assured that your guests won’t find themselves dancing at the wrong wedding, as your celebrations will not cross over with anyone else’s.

Description

The castle is one of the oldest fortified complexes in Switzerland. The well-preserved main buildings were built by Duke Berchtold V of Zähringen around 1200 using red brick - an innovative material at the time. After his death, the Kyburg dynasty took over the castle as their residence, occupying it until 1383, when they lost it in war and were forced to sell up to the city republic of Bern. A mayor of Bern moved into the castle, which then became the cantonal administrative seat with court and prison until 2012. The castle is to reopen in 2020 with a new museum, a restaurant and youth hostel, as well as event facilities.

A museum that offers amazement, great food, a good night’s sleep and plenty to discover

The castle is a box of delights bursting with amazing objects from down the centuries and from every continent for you to discover. The varied exhibitions with stories from the castle, the town of Burgdorf and the Emmental region establish links with the world both past and present. Visitors of all ages are welcome to try out many of the exhibits, solving riddles or discovering highlights on special tours. Will you find the castle ghost?

Fine dining

The restaurant can accommodate 60 diners and is designed as a place where locals can rub shoulders with castle visitors. Guests can enjoy delicious regional cuisine from morning till evening. The Assisensaal function room is a charming option for fabulous parties, banquets or events for up to 80 people. A garden restaurant in the castle courtyard makes for a lively atmosphere, while the tower garden is available for private drinks receptions. On seven Fridays each year the historic ceremonial rooms of Burgdorf Castle are available for weddings.

Spend a night in the ducal apartments

Haven’t we all dreamed of spending the night in a castle or museum? Burgdorf Castle can make this dream come true. The comfortable rooms of the youth hostel also offer a memorable experience. The hostel runs all year round and can sleep 115 people, offering double rooms, family rooms and dormitory-style accommodation at reasonable rates. Breakfast is included for castle guests and there is also free admission to the museum.
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Information

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Number of rooms
31
Number of twin rooms
13
Number of beds
115
General Booking-Conditions
Mon-Fri: 07.00 – 20.00
Sat-Sun: 07.00 – 20.00

Conference rooms

Assisensaal

Concert 80
Seminar 80
Banquet 60
Room height
Area 87 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Assisenstübli

Concert
Seminar 4
Banquet 20
Room height
Area 18 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Foyer

Concert
Seminar
Banquet
Room height
Area 58 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Gewölbekeller

Concert 30
Seminar
Banquet
Room height
Area 49 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Grosser Gang

Concert 60
Seminar
Banquet
Room height
Area 77 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Läuferstübli

Concert
Seminar 4
Banquet
Room height
Area 30 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Ofenstübli

Concert
Seminar 4
Banquet
Room height
Area 21 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Rittersaal

Concert 60
Seminar
Banquet
Room height
Area 80 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone not available
  • Projection facilities not available
  • Simultaneous translation equipment not available

Schiltensaal

Concert 25
Seminar 16
Banquet
Room height
Area 50 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Sitzungszimmer

Concert
Seminar 4
Banquet
Room height
Area 14 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Torkammer

Concert 20
Seminar
Banquet
Room height
Area 43 m2
Equipment
  • Free Wi-Fi available
  • Microphone on request
  • Projection facilities on request
  • Simultaneous translation equipment on request

Facilities

  • Private car parks
  • Wi-Fi - fee
  • Internet - fee
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Indoor play area
  • Garden
  • Non smoking hotel
  • Bike friendly

Payment options

  • American Express
  • Maestro
  • PostFinance Card

Ratings

Contact

Jugendherberge Burgdorf
Schlossgässli 1
3400  Burgdorf
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)34 426 10 20
burgdorf@youthhostel.ch
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Burgdorf
Bern Region

Contact

Jugendherberge Burgdorf
Schlossgässli 1
3400 Burgdorf
Phone  +41 (0)34 426 10 20
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